The postcode EX21 5PN is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5PN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5PN is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of EX21 5PN as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX21 5PN is A386 which is centered 19.71 km away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5PN (for ages 11 and under) is Black Torrington Church of England Primary School.
The local pub for residents of EX21 5PN is The Half Moon Inn and is 3.1 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 18, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for EX21 5PN is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX21 5PN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5PN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5PN
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX21 5PN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 3.8 km | |
| Marland School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 4.14 km |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.45 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 4.5 km |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.58 km | |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.96 km | |
| Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 7.07 km |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 7.45 km |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 7.65 km | |
| Dolton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.61 km | |
| Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 16, 2014) | 8.65 km |
| Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 9.77 km |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 9.89 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5PN - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Heanton Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 801 m | |
| Retreats For You | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2017 | 3.1 km | |
| Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2017 | 3.1 km | |
| The Half Moon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 3.1 km | |
| Shebbear College | Awaiting Inspection | 3.8 km | |
| Marland School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 4.14 km | |
| Black Torrington Village Hall | Exempt June 5, 2007 | 4.28 km | |
| Black Torrington Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2019 | 4.45 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 4.5 km | |
| The Black River Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 4.51 km | |
| Merton Clinton School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 4.58 km | |
| South View Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 4.86 km | |
| The Devil Stone Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 4.86 km | |
| Malt Scoop Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 7, 2019 | 4.86 km | |
| Reforge Retreat | Exempt July 19, 2018 | 4.93 km | |
| Agrimotors Merton Garage And Post Office And Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 4.95 km | |
| Yarde Orchard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2019 | 5.01 km | |
| Encompass Training | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2019 | 5.32 km | |
| Station Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 23, 2015 | 5.92 km | |
| Friars Hele | Exempt March 7, 2018 | 6.04 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5PN - Data from Apr 2022
| Plymouth City Airport | 49.28 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5PN - Data from Dec 2021
| Hembury Gate Plantation | 601 m | |
| Hembury Plantation | 734 m | |
| Northpark Plantations | 750 m | |
| Birch Hill Wood | 1.1 km | |
| Britley Plantation | 1.12 km | |
| Waydown Plantation | 1.13 km | |
| Summer Hills Plantation | 1.17 km | |
| Stoneridge Wood | 1.24 km | |
| Hembury Copse | 1.31 km | |
| Skinner's Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Buckland Moor Copse | 1.57 km | |
| Gray's Seat Plantation | 1.6 km | |
| Ball Plantation | 1.68 km | |
| Crosspark Copse | 1.7 km | |
| Wilderness Plantation | 1.74 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5PN - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.86470800 |
| Longitude | -4.15024400 |
| OS Easting | 248779 |
| OS Northing | 0109448 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Torridge and West Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Torrington Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Shebbear & Langtree |
| Local Authority District | Torridge |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Heart of the South West Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Devon and Cornwall |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000046 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bideford |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Devon |
| Cancer Alliance | Peninsula |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Devon |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Devon CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | Petrockstowe BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049284 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torridge 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torridge 007A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |